AWARD SYNOPSIS for the Acquisition of Apple iPhones (Brand Name or Equal) for U.S. Embassy Ankaraview on SAM.gov

The U.S. Embassy Ankara required a short-term ordering vehicle for new Apple iPhone 17 base model smartphones, 256GB capacity, Black preferred, for official Mission Türkiye use. The requirement was structured as a single-award, firm-fixed-price IDIQ delivery-order contract with a minimum guarantee of ten (10) units and a maximum contract quantity of one hundred (100) units through September 30, 2026. The awarded product is the technically accepted configuration proposed by Turkcell: Apple iPhone 17, 256GB, Black; new, genuine, factory-sealed, factory-unlocked, legally imported or supplied through a lawful local channel, BTK/IMEI compliant, and supported by Apple Türkiye warranty coverage and authorized service availability in Türkiye. Award was made under the RFQ's Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical acceptability was pass/fail. No tradeoff, best-technical ranking, or extra credit for exceeding minimum requirements was applied. The Technical Evaluation Panel performed the non-price technical-administrative review; the Contracting Officer retained price evaluation, currency conversion, responsibility determination, and final award authority. For inquiries regarding this award synopsis, contact: Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov